Nicki Minaj arrives on the Grammys Red Carpet in a red nun’s habit walking with a man dressed as Pope. Tacky and disgraceful. The Red Riding Hood egg moment of the Grammy awards. This is a mockery.

Nicki Minaj Arrives on the Grammys Red Carpet in A Red Gown with a Man Dressed as Pope

If Nicki Minaj thought this was a noble stunt in the tradition of Lady Gaga, then she’s sadly mistaken. This was blasphemy and the Catholics should condemn this mess. This whole ensemble was custom Versace, with the whole monastery-themed performance of her new single, “Roman Holiday.” This was a big miss. This was a desperate play to outdo Lady Gaga’s egg stunt at last year’s Grammy Awards.

Nicki Minaj’s performance, a mock-exorcism, during the Grammy Awards were also a disgrace. I am not surprised to hear the outrage coming from Catholic organizations.

“Perhaps the most vulgar was the sexual statement that showed a scantily clad female dancer stretching backwards while an altar boy knelt between her legs in prayer,” said Bill Donohue, the president of the Catholic League.

“None of this was by accident, and all of it was approved The Recording Academy, which puts on the Grammys. Wheter Minaj is possessed is surely an open question, but what is not in doubt is the irresponsibility of The Recording Academy. Never would they allow an artist to insult Judaism or Islam,” Donohue said.

It was pure blasphemy and whoever approved this mess should apologize, along with Nicki Minaj. This isn’t entertainment. She needs to learn a thing or two from powerhouses such as Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Tina Turner, Nancy Wilson, Anita Baker, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Bonnie Raitt and many others.

Perhaps the most vulgar part was the sexual statement that showed a scantily clad female dancer stretching backwards while an altar boy knelt between her legs in prayer. Finally, “Come All Ye Faithful” was sung while a man posing as a bishop walked on stage; Minaj was shown levitating.

None of this was by accident, and all of it was approved by The Recording Academy, which puts on the Grammys. Whether Minaj is possessed is surely an open question, but what is not in doubt is the irresponsibility of The Recording Academy. Never would they allow an artist to insult Judaism or Islam.